Rain pushes Daytona 500 to Monday in first outright postponement since 2012

Daytona 500 postponed until Monday because of rain

The 66th running of the Daytona 500 has been postponed until Monday afternoon for the first time since 2012 because rain that washed out Saturday’s events threatened to continue throughout Sunday across Florida, officials said.

Daytona 500 postponed till Monday

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Daytona 500 weather update: Will it be dry on Monday?

The Daytona 500 has been postponed to Monday due to a rainy Sunday in Florida. How long will the rain last? Will it dry out in time for Monday afternoon's race? Here is the latest weather forecast from FOX 35 meteorologist Brooks Garner.

Daytona 500 postponed: Why it was moved to Monday

Frank Kelleher, president of Daytona International Speedway, stopped by Good Day Orlando to talk about the Daytona 500 race being postponed. He said it takes 3-4 hours to properly dry the track, as well as at least 3 hours to conduct the race and with the weather forecast and rain, there just wasn't a window to do it. The Daytona 500 has been postponed to Monday.

Daytona 500 postponed: Why it was moved to Monday

Frank Kelleher, president of Daytona International Speedway, stopped by Good Day Orlando to talk about the Daytona 500 race being postponed. He said it takes 3-4 hours to properly dry the track, as well as at least 3 hours to conduct the race and with the weather forecast and rain, there just wasn't a window to do it. The Daytona 500 has been postponed to Monday.